Cyrus Alai, 2000
Writers · January 1, 2000
Cyrus Alai
★ HOW OLD IS CYRUS ALAI?
Cyrus Alai is 26 years old, born January 1, 2000 · Capricorn.
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About
Cyrus Alai is a Persian-British engineer and writer born in 1 January 2000. He authored "General Maps of Persia" and "Special Maps of Persia," published by Brill Publications in 2006 and 2009. Before Iran's 1979 revolution, Alai lectured at Tehran University; he later relocated to London and contributed cartography entries to the Encyclopedia Iranica. He donated his extensive Persian map collection to the University of London.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Cyrus Alai is a Persian-British engineer, map collector, and author born in Tehran. He studied at Technische Universität Berlin and held a lecturer position at Tehran University before the 1979 Iranian revolution. Shortly after the political upheaval, he moved to London, where he began contributing scholarly work to academic publications. Alai authored two major books: "General Maps of Persia" (2006) and "Special Maps of Persia" (2009), both published by Brill Publications in the Netherlands. His research focused on Persian cartography, and he provided entries for the Encyclopedia Iranica on related topics. A significant portion of his work involved amassing one of the largest private collections of Persian maps, which he later donated to the University of London. His dual expertise in engineering and historical cartography positions him as a specialist in mapping and documenting Persian geographical history.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Born in Tehran, Cyrus Alai studied engineering at Technische Universität Berlin before returning to Iran. He worked as a lecturer at Tehran University, where he developed his expertise in cartography and Persian geography. The 1979 Iranian revolution marked a turning point; shortly after, he relocated to London, beginning his transition from academic lecturer to published scholar and map historian.
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Trivia
- Alai authored two books on Persian maps published by Brill Publications: "General Maps of Persia" (2006) and "Special Maps of Persia" (2009).
- He contributed entries on Persian cartography to the Encyclopedia Iranica, a major reference work on Iranian studies.
- Alai donated his extensive collection of Persian maps to the University of London.
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Numerology
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Disciplined and structured. Cyrus Alai succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Frequently asked
- How old is Cyrus Alai?
- Cyrus Alai is 26 years old (born January 1, 2000).
- When is Cyrus Alai's birthday?
- Cyrus Alai was born on January 1, 2000.
- What is Cyrus Alai's zodiac sign?
- Cyrus Alai is a Capricorn, born January 1, 2000.
- What is Cyrus Alai's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Cyrus Alai was born in 2000, the year of the Metal Dragon.
- What does Cyrus Alai do?
- Cyrus Alai is a writer.
- Is Cyrus Alai still alive?
- Yes — Cyrus Alai is alive and 26 years old.
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